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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 989.34, 1,484.91 and 502.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 989.34, 1,484.91 and 502.72 is: 754.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    989.34 : 1,484.91 = 502.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    989.34/1,484.91 = 502.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    989.34x = 1,484.91 × 502.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    989.34x = 746,493.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,493.96/989.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.54

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